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Sebastian Giovinco: Toronto FC to Al Hilal, $7 million

Giovinco's form for Toronto saw him return to the Italy squad; rare for players who leave Europe

A lengthy enquiry is taking place among the fans and staff of Toronto FC to assign blame for failing to agree on terms with Sebastian Giovinco, who has left the Canadian club for Abu Dhabi.

Those with even a vague interest in the MLS will know that Giovinco has been one of the stars of the competition in recent years, setting the record for the most goals and assists in a single season and starring in Toronto FC's first appearance in the playoffs, as well as an MLS Cup victory.

Far from treating America as a retirement home, Giovinco has played arguably the best football of his career there, forcing his way back into the most recent Italian squads after several years absent. Time will tell whether the Toronto hierarchy were correct to deny him the contract he wanted, but undoubtedly Toronto have just lost the greatest player in their history.